Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL) has appointed Stefan Buys and Lesley Goldwasser as independent non-executive directors.
"We are delighted to welcome Stefan and Lesley to the board. Stefan's deep expertise in large-scale mining operations and background in metallurgical engineering will be important additions to the board's skill sets,” Caledonia chair John Kelly said.
“He has a demonstrated record of strategic leadership combined with a commitment to safety and the environment.
“Lesley has an extensive record of execution and leadership in the global capital markets. Her experience with a wide range of financing mechanisms and institutional investors will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy.”
Meanwhile, Johan Holtzhausen will retire from the board and as chair of the audit committee following the company’s annual general meeting in early May 2025.
Tariro Gadzikwa, another independent non-executive director, will take up the role of audit committee chair.
Stefan Buys has over 30 years of experience in mining and heavy industry – with senior positions at ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, BHP, and Xstrata – across Africa, Canada, Australia, and South America.
Lesley Goldwasser is a financial executive with experience in global capital markets and structured finance. She is currently Managing Partner at GreensLedge and Co-CEO of GreensLedge Korea.